MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,970 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine oil level was below min, topped up
Front Bumper/under tray damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Kia Optima?
Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.
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RK13 PTU is a 2013 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2013 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 66,624 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Optima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RK13 PTU registered?
RK13 PTU is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 May 2013.
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